DRH EOI Volunteer Form

We are thrilled you are interested in volunteering at the Dogs' Refuge Home. The following form will take 5 - 10 minutes to complete and you will receive a response within 10 days.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Which suburb do you live in?*
Are you a VISA holder (e.g. are you here on a work or study VISA)?*

YesNo
What is the main reason/s you wish to volunteer at the Refuge?*
We are open to our volunteers 365 days of the year.

Onsite volunteer hours can be between 6am and 4:30pm.
Do you work FIFO or shift work? If 'Yes', please briefly expand on your roster*
Which day/s are you available to volunteer?*

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Please expand on what time/s of day you may be available:*
Please read this question carefully. Which volunteer areas would you ---NOT--- be interested in?*

Office or Administrative tasksGardening and/or MaintenanceDog WalkingCleaning/FeedingSitting with dogs in kennel for enrichment (Part of Dog Walking)Pickups/Transport of itemsDog Pickups/TransportLaundryEvents/FundraisingI am fine with ANY role
Please read this question carefully. Which volunteer areas WOULD you be interested in?*

OfficeGardening and/or MaintenanceDog WalkingCleaning/FeedingSitting with dogs in kennel for enrichment (Part of Dog Walking)Pickups/Transport of itemsDog Pickups/TransportLaundryEvents/FundraisingI am fine with ANY role
(Optional) If you would like to expand on your areas of interest, please do so here:
How long can you commit to your volunteer role for?*

Less than 1 month1 - 2 months3 - 5 months6 months or longer
How often would you like to volunteer?*

More than once a weekOnce a weekOnce a fortnightOnce a month
How often would you like to volunteer?*
How much time would you like to spend volunteering per week (average)?*
Would you be able to commit to a weekly roster?*
What previous volunteer experience do you have?*
Do you have upcoming planned holidays?*
Do you have any medical conditions that may affect your participation in the DRH volunteer program?*

YesNo
(Optional) If 'Yes', and you would like to expand further, please do so below:
Would you have a support worker while volunteering?*

YesNo
(Optional) If 'Yes', and you would like to expand further, please do so below:
Do you have a dog/s at home? What experience do you have with dogs?*
Have you done any training with dogs before (including your own)?*

YesNo
If 'Yes', which of the following have you used in previous training? NB: Not all of these methods are used by the Dogs' Refuge Home. We are force-free.

HarnessesSlip LeadMartingale CollarChoker ChainElectric Collar or Citronella CollarPositive PunishmentStandard (Flat) CollarProng CollarPositive ReinforcementClicker
How would you rate your confidence around dogs?*

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5

1 is Not confident , 5 is Very Confident
If you are interested in Dog Walking, how would you rate your strength level?

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1 is Only small dogs, 5 is Can handle strong dogs over 40 kilos
Have you volunteered with the Dogs' Refuge Home before? If Yes, please provide details*
How long do you plan to remain a volunteer at DRH?*
How did you hear about us? Were you referred by another person or a social media post?*
Are you applying with another person? If Yes, please state their full name:*
Are you comfortable with the Dogs' Refuge Home performing background checks (e.g. police clearance, referee)?*

YesNo
Do you have any further comments or questions?
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